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south koreans have woken up to a new era of politics. park will become the first woman to lead their country. the candidate from the ruling party defeated moon of the democratic united party in a tight race. >> translator: i won't forget you supported and trusted me in this campaign. i'll build a society where people can make their dreams come true and i will create an area of people's happiness where everyone can feel it is worthwhile. >> park won more than 51% of the vote. moon took 48%. during the campaign park contributed her wealth of political experience. she squared off with moon on a number of issues. they say powerful business blogs are taking market share away from small and medium size firms. park argued south korea needs to do more to build trust with north korea. her father was president too so she understands some of the difficulties she'll face. we have more on that. >> reporter: this victory is thanks to the enthusiasm of people who want to raise their living standard. the name recognition helped her win a neck and neck r
south koreans have woken up to a new era of politics. park will become the first woman to lead their country. the candidate from the ruling party defeated moon of the democratic united party in a tight race. >> translator: i won't forget you supported and trusted me in this campaign. i'll build a society where people can make their dreams come true and i will create an area of people's happiness where everyone can feel it is worthwhile. >> park won more than 51% of the vote. moon...
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south korean sources say crews in the north have apparently installed the first section of a three-stage missile at a launch facility. north korean authorities maintain they're only firing off a rocket to put a satellite into orbit. they made the announcement saturday. they say the launch will happen between december 10th and 22nd and that the rocket will head south. they held a similar launch in april that ended in failure. south korean government sources say they believe the missile's first-stage booster has been moved on to a launch pad at a facility in the northwestern part of the country. south korean officials discussed the planned launch with ambassadors from japan and three other countries. south korean foreign ministry officials met separately with envoys from japan, the united states, china, and russia, all members of the six-party talks on north korea's nuclear program. details of the meetings haven't been released, but it's believed the five nations discussed ways to convince officials in pyongyang to cancel the launch. south korea plans to send two aegis vessels capable of t
south korean sources say crews in the north have apparently installed the first section of a three-stage missile at a launch facility. north korean authorities maintain they're only firing off a rocket to put a satellite into orbit. they made the announcement saturday. they say the launch will happen between december 10th and 22nd and that the rocket will head south. they held a similar launch in april that ended in failure. south korean government sources say they believe the missile's...
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south korean officials say problems may exist in the entire system. repairs to the rocket may not be completed in two days, the south koreans believe the north has not given up on the planned launch. the head of the self-defense force says his agency remains on high alert. >> translator: we are fully prepared to respond quickly and deal with any unexpected developments. we will do our best to guard our nation's lives, property, and all elements of its safety. >> he emphasized the risk has not changed, only the time period has. that means japan must stay vigilant. >> japan's ruling party promised change. but it faces challenges, an economy dogged by uncertainty and disputes with neighbors over territory. voters now face a choice. who will they trust to guide their country forward? join us december 16th for "japan decides." >>> continued violence in afghanistan has cast a shadow over plans for the country to take over it's own security in 2013. the pentagon insists things are back on track. and uses phrase dramatically improved to describe the situation
south korean officials say problems may exist in the entire system. repairs to the rocket may not be completed in two days, the south koreans believe the north has not given up on the planned launch. the head of the self-defense force says his agency remains on high alert. >> translator: we are fully prepared to respond quickly and deal with any unexpected developments. we will do our best to guard our nation's lives, property, and all elements of its safety. >> he emphasized the...
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south korean and chinese companies are currently leaders in building offshore rigs. japan's government is set to support japanese businesses in gaining a share of the growing market. >>> the new leaders of china's communist party are attempting to crack down on corruption. they dismissed a high-ranking party official on suspicion of seris violations of discipline. the state-run news agency reported he had been dismissed at deputy party chief. he was elected last month as an alternate member of the central committee. he reported last week that party officials were investigating him, though the news agency didn't say why. media in hong kong report lee profited illegally from his relationships with local companies. party leaders vowed to crack down on corruption after he took over the post last month. investigating a number of cases. >>> afghanistan and pakistan have agreed to jointly investigate last week's assassination attempt on an afghan spy chief. tension between the two neighbors has risen amid accusations the raid was planned over the border inside pakistan. the
south korean and chinese companies are currently leaders in building offshore rigs. japan's government is set to support japanese businesses in gaining a share of the growing market. >>> the new leaders of china's communist party are attempting to crack down on corruption. they dismissed a high-ranking party official on suspicion of seris violations of discipline. the state-run news agency reported he had been dismissed at deputy party chief. he was elected last month as an alternate...
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south korean and chinese companies are currently leaders in building offshore rigs. japan's government is set to support japanese businesses in gaining a share of the growing market. >>> an assassination plot is complicating cross-border relations with. patchari raksawong has the story. >> reporter: afghanistan and pakistan agreed to investigate last week's attempted assassinati assassination. tensions have risen since they said the assassination was planned on the other side of the border. the chief of afghanistan's national director of security was seriously wounded. a close aide to president hamid karzai, he was the target of a suicide bomber posing as a taliban peace envoy. karzai indirectly said the assassination plot was drawn up inside pakistan and the attack came from that country. karzai met his pakistani counterpart in the turkish capital on wednesday. they agreed to establish a joint working group to investigate the incident. >> we should be taking practical steps in bringing more confidence and trust with reserves to the countries of afghanistan and pakis
south korean and chinese companies are currently leaders in building offshore rigs. japan's government is set to support japanese businesses in gaining a share of the growing market. >>> an assassination plot is complicating cross-border relations with. patchari raksawong has the story. >> reporter: afghanistan and pakistan agreed to investigate last week's attempted assassinati assassination. tensions have risen since they said the assassination was planned on the other side of...
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i noticed that the japanese and south korean reporters announced iranian observers were on hand for the launch. >> we've known for a number of years that iran and north korea have worked together to some extent on this beginning with north korean sales of short-range missiles to iran that iran seemed to use to start to build up their own program. and the third stage of this launcher looks very similar to the upper stage of the iranian launcher so that's pretty direct evidence that that there has been some level of discussion, collaboration between them but we really don't have a good sense of how deep that goes. >> warner: han park, there is talk among some countries-- the u.s., britain, and france-- about the possibility of increased sanctions. it's an open question as to whether that will happen. do you think anything can dissuade north korea, one of the most sanctioned countries in the world, from continuing down this path realistically? >> i think it's the wrong path. any kind of sanction will not work. if, in fact, economic sanction especially were to force north korea to give in,
i noticed that the japanese and south korean reporters announced iranian observers were on hand for the launch. >> we've known for a number of years that iran and north korea have worked together to some extent on this beginning with north korean sales of short-range missiles to iran that iran seemed to use to start to build up their own program. and the third stage of this launcher looks very similar to the upper stage of the iranian launcher so that's pretty direct evidence that that...
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park is the daughter of a late south korean president. she is stressing that she will work hard to improve people's lives. she's focusing on conservative and pro-business voters. south koreans will consider several issues as they fill out their ballots. they've expressed concern about the gap between rich and poor, which has widened under outgoing president lee myung bak. 40 million people are eligible to vote. more than 13,000 polling stations are open from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. electoral officials will start counting ballots right after that. >>> protesters hit the streets across china in september after japan nationalized the senkaku islands. a chinese government think tank reports the islands and those demonstrations topped internet posts this year. the chinese academy of social sciences released a report about online forums and the chinese researchers say users made 177 million posts about the islands and protests over them. the second most popular topic was the london olympics, with fewer than half the number of posts. the repor
park is the daughter of a late south korean president. she is stressing that she will work hard to improve people's lives. she's focusing on conservative and pro-business voters. south koreans will consider several issues as they fill out their ballots. they've expressed concern about the gap between rich and poor, which has widened under outgoing president lee myung bak. 40 million people are eligible to vote. more than 13,000 polling stations are open from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. electoral...
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many south koreans want her to rein in the country's conglomerates. these big business blocks have helped fuel the economy but they've also been suffocating small and medium sized companies. our reporter has the story. rpt this man loves serving up bread and other goods to customers who visit his small bakery. he says his products are tasty and affordable. but the business he bought a year ago is facing an uncertain future. >> translator: we are all in a life or death situation. >> reporter: south korea used to have 18,000 small independent bakeries. but by the beginning of this year, only about 4,000 were still open. the pressure has come from big business, conglomerates have opened their own bakeries. you can see behind me a trendy european-style bakery. it's tasty bread and pastries are popular. the bakery and its affiliates have more than 100 locations around the country. now other giant corporations have gotten in the game. putting an even greater squeeze on independent bakeries. this struggle has been playing out across the country and it's prom
many south koreans want her to rein in the country's conglomerates. these big business blocks have helped fuel the economy but they've also been suffocating small and medium sized companies. our reporter has the story. rpt this man loves serving up bread and other goods to customers who visit his small bakery. he says his products are tasty and affordable. but the business he bought a year ago is facing an uncertain future. >> translator: we are all in a life or death situation. >>...
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south koreans, japanese and u.s. officials, among others, urged the north koreans to cancel. it appears they ignored the warnings. now, once again, the south korean ministry of national defense has confirmed the launch. an official says it took place from the site. the north koreans carried out the previous launch in april from that facility. south korean, japanese and u.s. officials, among others, urged the north koreans to cancel. it appears they ignored the warnings. leaders in pyongyang went ahead with the launch, as we've been reporting, despite repeated requests to cancel it. they said it would, in other words, encourage the korean people. nhk world's reporter explains what else might be motivating them. >> reporter: the north koreans have played out a familiar scenario. space agency officials and others gathered at the launch pad in april. they assembled a three-stage rocket. and they said it would carry a satellite into space. but then as now, their neighbors said they were carrying out a test of a ballistic missile. the test failed. the rocket exploded less than two
south koreans, japanese and u.s. officials, among others, urged the north koreans to cancel. it appears they ignored the warnings. now, once again, the south korean ministry of national defense has confirmed the launch. an official says it took place from the site. the north koreans carried out the previous launch in april from that facility. south korean, japanese and u.s. officials, among others, urged the north koreans to cancel. it appears they ignored the warnings. leaders in pyongyang...
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many south koreans want her to rein in the country's conglomerates. these big business blocks have helped fuel the economy but they've also been suffocating small and medium sized companies. our reporter has the story. >> reporter: this man loves serving up bread and other goods to customers who visit his small bakery. he says his products are tasty and affordable. but the business he bought a year ago is facing an uncertain future. >> translator: we are all in a life or death situation. >> reporter: south korea used to have 18,000 small independent bakeries. but by the beginning of this year, only about 4,000 were still open. the pressure has come from big business, conglomerates have opened their own bakeries. you can see behind me a trendy european-style bakery. it's tasty bread and pastries are popular. the bakery and its affiliates have more than 100 locations around the country. now other giant corporations have gotten in the game. putting an even greater squeeze on independent bakeries. this struggle has been playing out across the country and
many south koreans want her to rein in the country's conglomerates. these big business blocks have helped fuel the economy but they've also been suffocating small and medium sized companies. our reporter has the story. >> reporter: this man loves serving up bread and other goods to customers who visit his small bakery. he says his products are tasty and affordable. but the business he bought a year ago is facing an uncertain future. >> translator: we are all in a life or death...
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west coast. >>> south korean forces have retrieved a portion of the north korean rocket that fell over the yellow sea. they want to study the debris to learn more about the north's missile technology. the south korean navy recovered the debris from a depth of 80 meters. the sill object weighs 32 kilometers, they believe it to be a fuel tank from the first stage of the rocket. it has korean characters for the rocket's name and four holes at the bottom with wiring still in place. defense ministry officials plan to work with experts from the united states to analyze the object's metal composition and possible fuel residue. >>> north korea's rocket launch has set off another round of world condemnation. once again, much of the attention is on china. the north's most influential ally. today on china report, we look at the response from leaders in bejing and what motivates their longstanding relationship with an isolated regime. >> reporter: chinese media were quick to respond to the rocket launch. tv networks ran a news clip using reports by foreign news agencies. but it took a full six hou
west coast. >>> south korean forces have retrieved a portion of the north korean rocket that fell over the yellow sea. they want to study the debris to learn more about the north's missile technology. the south korean navy recovered the debris from a depth of 80 meters. the sill object weighs 32 kilometers, they believe it to be a fuel tank from the first stage of the rocket. it has korean characters for the rocket's name and four holes at the bottom with wiring still in place. defense...
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west coast. >>> south korean forces have retrieved a portion of the north korean rocket that fell over the yellow sea. they want to study the debris to learn more about the north's missile technology. the south korean navy recovered the debris from a depth of 80 meters. the sill object weighs 32 kilometers, they believe it to be a fuel tank from the first stage of the rocket. it has korean characters for the rocket's name and four holes at the bottom with wiring still in place. defense ministry officials plan to work with experts from the united states to analyze the object's metal composition and possible fuel residue. >>> north korea's rocket launch has set off another round of world condemnation. once again, much of the attention is on china. the north's most influential ally. today on china report, we look at the response from leaders in bejing and what motivates their longstanding relationship with an isolated regime. >> reporter: chinese media were quick to respond to the rocket launch. tv networks ran a news clip using reports by foreign news agencies. but it took a full six hou
west coast. >>> south korean forces have retrieved a portion of the north korean rocket that fell over the yellow sea. they want to study the debris to learn more about the north's missile technology. the south korean navy recovered the debris from a depth of 80 meters. the sill object weighs 32 kilometers, they believe it to be a fuel tank from the first stage of the rocket. it has korean characters for the rocket's name and four holes at the bottom with wiring still in place. defense...
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south korean officials said their intelligence suggested a delay. they said north korean crews removing the missile from a launch pad possibly to repair it. they told nhk the technical problems didn't just affect the first stage control engine module. that possibly the entire system. but after the launch, south korean defense ministry spokesperson kim minsuk said the information had not been officially confirmed despite the fact it came from the government. commanders of japan's self defense forces put their personnel on high alert for the duration of the launch window which ended december 29th. north koreans said liftoff would happen one day before noon. that didn't stop them from heading to okinawa wednesday morning. chief of staff flew back to a base west of tokyo right after the launch. self defense force representatives haven't disclosed whether they detected any early warning signs. defense ministry sources have told nhk they thought the launch would likely be delayed illustrating the difficulties of intelligence gathering and analysis on nort
south korean officials said their intelligence suggested a delay. they said north korean crews removing the missile from a launch pad possibly to repair it. they told nhk the technical problems didn't just affect the first stage control engine module. that possibly the entire system. but after the launch, south korean defense ministry spokesperson kim minsuk said the information had not been officially confirmed despite the fact it came from the government. commanders of japan's self defense...
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will use these drones to monitor the demilitarized zone so the south korean border they could all sit with attention would be used to monitor north koreans and your korea's nuclear facilities but we have to remember that north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate through airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if we look at the results of the latest offering elections the president will lead or kim k. she can model of. reaching. into the relations with north korea and we will get easier in pyongyang but i think what this shows is that purchasing these rooms or having the n.p.t. at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy trajectory in any meaningful way and you say that if the drones actually cross over into north korean territory this could potentially provoke conflict do you feel that the sale in itself could perhaps make north korea more reluctant to enter into dialogue with the international community. absolutely i mean they're going
will use these drones to monitor the demilitarized zone so the south korean border they could all sit with attention would be used to monitor north koreans and your korea's nuclear facilities but we have to remember that north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate through airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if we look at the results of the latest offering elections the president will...
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south korean government officials say their neighbors are sending up a missile. they say it has a range of more than 10,000 kilometers capable of reaching the u.s. west coast. experts used data from previous launches to make their estimate. they say a missile launched in 2009 had a range of almost 7,000 kilometers. north korean officials tried again in april. the rocket exploded shortly after takeoff. seconds longer tn those used 18 inrevious attempts. the experts believe engineers may have succeeded in reducing the size of a nuclear warhead. south korean officials say workers have completed the assembly of the three-stage missile. they say once the crew injects the fuel, it will be ready to go. authorities in pyongyang say they've launch between the 10th and 22nd of this month. they say they're sending a satellite into orbit. but leaders of japan and other countries believe the north koreans are carrying out a test of a long-range ballistic missile. the senior u.s. diplomat on north korea has warned the leadership there. he said the u.s. will refer the matter to
south korean government officials say their neighbors are sending up a missile. they say it has a range of more than 10,000 kilometers capable of reaching the u.s. west coast. experts used data from previous launches to make their estimate. they say a missile launched in 2009 had a range of almost 7,000 kilometers. north korean officials tried again in april. the rocket exploded shortly after takeoff. seconds longer tn those used 18 inrevious attempts. the experts believe engineers may have...
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south korean government officials say their neighbors are sending up a missile. they say it has a range of more than 10,000 kilometers, capable of reaching the u.s. west coast. experts used data from previous launches to make their estimate. they say a missile launched in 2009 had a range of almost 7,000 kilometers. north korean officials tried again in april. that one exploded shortly after takeoff. but the first booster burned 18 seconds longer than those used in previous attempts. the experts believe engineers may have succeeded in reducing the size of a nuclear warhead. south korean officials say workers have completed assembly of the three-stage missile. they say once the crew injects the fuel, it would be ready to go. authorities in pyongyang say they'll launch between the 10th and 22nd of this month. they say they're sending a satellite into orbit, but leaders of japan and other countries believe the north koreans are carrying out a test of a long-range ballistic missile. >>> south korean foreign minister kim sung-hwan has criticized north korea for spendi
south korean government officials say their neighbors are sending up a missile. they say it has a range of more than 10,000 kilometers, capable of reaching the u.s. west coast. experts used data from previous launches to make their estimate. they say a missile launched in 2009 had a range of almost 7,000 kilometers. north korean officials tried again in april. that one exploded shortly after takeoff. but the first booster burned 18 seconds longer than those used in previous attempts. the...
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korea were south korean scientists that looked at the satellite this morning in orbit around a small function and reports say the machining work done on the galaxy three missile that they watched was for food so i think what the real danger is and it is in north korea pursuing these tests and mistakingly you know having seen debris from on china or for look easy or stuff where you're japan and killing a lot of people and tension. the u.s. is pledging to teach africa how to fight terrorism we report online how it's planning to deploy soldiers to thirty five for going to countries to prepare local troops for any future crises amid a growing threat from extremist groups. and the vatican the vacuum for visitors to keep the masterpieces looking their best way details on how they are keeping a pristine sistine chapel. well they held peaceful rallies against agreed in the united states but investigators still regarded them as a possible terrorist threat recently released f.b.i. documents show that the bureau conducted surveillance on the occupy wall street movement which began back in septe
korea were south korean scientists that looked at the satellite this morning in orbit around a small function and reports say the machining work done on the galaxy three missile that they watched was for food so i think what the real danger is and it is in north korea pursuing these tests and mistakingly you know having seen debris from on china or for look easy or stuff where you're japan and killing a lot of people and tension. the u.s. is pledging to teach africa how to fight terrorism we...
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korean border they could all sit with attention would be used to monitor north koreans your prey's new difficile of these but we have to remember that north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate north korean air space this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of the latest offering elections the president will work in hey she can model both. into the relationship with north korea and then we'll get easier but i think what this shows is that i purchased you these rooms you're having the energy to at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy trajectory in the world i don't think north korea if we attack anyone in this it's the book first and if we look at reports coming out of south korea or south korea and the scientists it looked at the satellite this morning you orbit around a small country and reports say that the machines were down on the galaxy three missile that they watched a certain food supply think what the real dan
korean border they could all sit with attention would be used to monitor north koreans your prey's new difficile of these but we have to remember that north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate north korean air space this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of the latest offering elections the president will work in hey she can model both. into the relationship with...
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they say it will carry a satellite into space, but south korean officials say engineers in the north have actually built a long range ballistic missile. they say crews added a third and final section at a facility and officials in seoul say workers have not injected fuel yet. authorities say the launch will happen between the 10th and 22nd of this month. the plan has alarmed people in neighboring countries. senior officials have met with their u.s. counterparts to coordinate their response. south korea's chief nuclear negotiator and the head of the japanese foreign ministries headed to washington. they met with u.s. special representative on north korea, glen davies. they will continue diplomatic efforts until the last minute. >> translator: we also agreed that the international community should take firm action if north korea goes ahead with the launch. >> sugiyama said he hopes to visit beijing to discuss the matter with chinese officials. >> they're ignored warnings over the year when they went ahead with a launch that ended in failure. covering the korean peninsula, we see why le
they say it will carry a satellite into space, but south korean officials say engineers in the north have actually built a long range ballistic missile. they say crews added a third and final section at a facility and officials in seoul say workers have not injected fuel yet. authorities say the launch will happen between the 10th and 22nd of this month. the plan has alarmed people in neighboring countries. senior officials have met with their u.s. counterparts to coordinate their response....
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south korean officials say workers have completed the assembly of the three-stage missile. they say once the crew injects the fuel, it will be ready to go. authorities in pyongyang say they'll launch between the 10th and 22nd of this month. they say they're sending a satellite into orbit, but leaders of japan and other countries believe the north koreans are carrying out a test of a long-range ballistic missile. >>> the senior u.s. diplomat on north korea has warned the leadership there. he said the u.s. will refer the matter to the u.n. security council if they go ahead with the launch. >> we will be prepared to work with our partners, including the united nations security council, to respond in a swift, effective, and credible manner. >> davies said the u.s. could strengthen sanctions. he said existing penalties have already hampered north korea's nuclear program. davies has been holding discussions with his counterparts from china as well as japan and south korea. he said he hopes the chinese can use their influence with their allies in pyongyang. >>> south korean foreig
south korean officials say workers have completed the assembly of the three-stage missile. they say once the crew injects the fuel, it will be ready to go. authorities in pyongyang say they'll launch between the 10th and 22nd of this month. they say they're sending a satellite into orbit, but leaders of japan and other countries believe the north koreans are carrying out a test of a long-range ballistic missile. >>> the senior u.s. diplomat on north korea has warned the leadership...
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the south korean official told nhk satellite photos taken on monday show what appear to be people and vehicles moving around the launch site. the official says a missile on the launch pad remained covered. the activity on the ground suggests a possible technical problem is being fixed. north korea's last launch in april failed. its leadership promoted the event by saying the nation was honoring the instructions of late leader kim jong-il. details of the planned launch have not been reported inside the country. for more on this issue we turn to our security analyst, bonji ohara, a former navy captain with japan's maritime self-defense force. >> it's difficult to define specific problem in the launch. but it might be the simple mechanical trouble not structural problem because they said they would extend the period only seven days. they failed to launch the rocket last april and they are trying to launch now. it's the eighth month. but this eighth month is crucial to fix the problems. so i think they expect some level of risk of failure means launch in this period is important for north
the south korean official told nhk satellite photos taken on monday show what appear to be people and vehicles moving around the launch site. the official says a missile on the launch pad remained covered. the activity on the ground suggests a possible technical problem is being fixed. north korea's last launch in april failed. its leadership promoted the event by saying the nation was honoring the instructions of late leader kim jong-il. details of the planned launch have not been reported...
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to militarize them so the south korean border they could also potentially be used to monitor north koreans and north korea's nuclear facilities however we have to remember that north korea has warned many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate north korean airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of the latest offering elections the president will let him hey she campaigned on a model of. reaching. into the relations with north korea one will get easier in pyongyang but i think what this shows is that by purchasing these drones or having the intention to at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy trajectory in any meaningful way. a divisive election campaign is looming over egypt with a new parliamentary vote to take place within the next two months it comes after president morsi signed into effect the country's first post mubarak constitution pass or to stage a referendum the yes vote was confirmed on tuesday after an official probe into
to militarize them so the south korean border they could also potentially be used to monitor north koreans and north korea's nuclear facilities however we have to remember that north korea has warned many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate north korean airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of the latest offering elections the president will let him hey she campaigned on a model...
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korean drones for example penetrate north korea south korean drones for example penetrate north korean conflict and if you look at the results of that latest offering elections the president will let him hey she can't deny the model of. reaching. into relations with north korea and no one will get easier in pyongyang but i think what this shows is that by purchasing these drones or having the intention to at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy trajectory in any need for i don't think north korea will attack anyone unless it's her book first and if we look at reports coming out of south korea or south korea and the scientists that looked at the satellite this morning you orbit around me a small function and reports say that the machines were down on the but the galaxy three missile that they watched was very crude so i think what the real danger is and it is in north korea pursuing these tests and mistakingly you know having seen debris falling on china or philippines or stuff where you're japan and killing a lot of people and tension. in th
korean drones for example penetrate north korea south korean drones for example penetrate north korean conflict and if you look at the results of that latest offering elections the president will let him hey she can't deny the model of. reaching. into relations with north korea and no one will get easier in pyongyang but i think what this shows is that by purchasing these drones or having the intention to at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy...
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the speeches talked of their south korean scientific prowess. also in praise of its leaders, in particular, its current one. kim jong un has been in power for less than a year. he oversaw the process and gave the order. this is the second time he has pressed ahead with a lunch in the face of fierce international opposition and he has promised there will be more to come. he has said that north korea is exercising its right to the peaceful use of space. not everyone sees it that way. the u.n. has deplored the launch same that it breaks the u.s. ban on missile tests. south korea and the u.s. say it is a cover for north korea's missile program. they promised there will be consequences. north korea faces consequences and also has food consequences. the launch of the satellite might be impressive but it is the only thing they can celebrate this year. >> scientists say they are surprised by an astonishing development. new research shows that obesity kills more people around the world than malnutrition. in one of the biggest global health studies ever c
the speeches talked of their south korean scientific prowess. also in praise of its leaders, in particular, its current one. kim jong un has been in power for less than a year. he oversaw the process and gave the order. this is the second time he has pressed ahead with a lunch in the face of fierce international opposition and he has promised there will be more to come. he has said that north korea is exercising its right to the peaceful use of space. not everyone sees it that way. the u.n. has...
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north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate north korean airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of that latest offering elections the president will let him hey she campaigned on a model of. reaching. into relations with north korea and going will get easier but i think what this shows is that by purchasing these drones or having the intention to at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy trajectory in any move for i don't think north korea will attack anyone this is for both first and if we look at reports coming out of south korea or south korea and the scientists at work that the satellite is for you orbit around a small function and reports say that the machine bore down on the galaxy three missile that they watched was for food so i think what the real danger is and it is in north korea pursuing these tests and was staking you know having seen debrief on china or for looking for stuff where japan and china w
north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate north korean airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of that latest offering elections the president will let him hey she campaigned on a model of. reaching. into relations with north korea and going will get easier but i think what this shows is that by purchasing these drones or having the intention to at least the...
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. >>> south koreans are wonder whog will lead them after they go to the polls on wednesday. two candidates are out in front and running a close race ahead of a presidential election. and they're running right up to the last hour. nhk world joins us live from central seoul. anna? >> reporter: gene, people have gathered behind me to hear a campaign speech. she picked a symbolic location. this is seoul's main street and she is speaking a short distance away from the blue house where the president lives and works. the election race trying to stay ahead of her main competitor. he represents the opposition democratic united party. moon is wrapping up his second day in the largest city. they had been appealing to young voters and others who are undecid undecided. whoever gets their support stands a good chance of winning. >> reporter: she looks back on the outfalling six years ago. it came while she was campaigning on . >> reporter: she will never give in. she says she appears to conservatives but doesn't reach young voters. candidates are adapted and campaign workers try to listen
. >>> south koreans are wonder whog will lead them after they go to the polls on wednesday. two candidates are out in front and running a close race ahead of a presidential election. and they're running right up to the last hour. nhk world joins us live from central seoul. anna? >> reporter: gene, people have gathered behind me to hear a campaign speech. she picked a symbolic location. this is seoul's main street and she is speaking a short distance away from the blue house where...
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we understand that the united states and south korean officials are working closely to try to figure out whether it is a success. as far as the north koreans are concerned, they say it was. obviously often they do announce things for domestic audience. we have had confirmation here from the south korean side the blue house which is the equivalent of the white house, presidential compound saying they condemn this launch saying it is a clear violation of u.n. sanctions. it's a challenge and threat to peace and stability not only of northeast asia but of the world. the blue house has also pointed out the money spent on the rocket launch would be better looking after the people of north korea. a few days ago we had a figure given from with one of the ministry who said the rocket launch, building the space station could have cost $1.3 billion and apparently according to the unification ministry that could affect the people of north korea for four to five years. what the blue house is doing is to spend the money on the people not the rocket launch. >> amazing it cost that much. >> i saw on
we understand that the united states and south korean officials are working closely to try to figure out whether it is a success. as far as the north koreans are concerned, they say it was. obviously often they do announce things for domestic audience. we have had confirmation here from the south korean side the blue house which is the equivalent of the white house, presidential compound saying they condemn this launch saying it is a clear violation of u.n. sanctions. it's a challenge and...
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use these drones to monitor the demilitarized zone so the south korean border they can also potentially be used to monitor north koreans and north korea's nuclear facilities but we have to remember that north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate very airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of that latest offering elections the president will let him hey she can't be the model of. reaching. into the relations with north korea when we get easier but i think what this shows is that i purchased the these rooms are having the energy to at least the ruling party doesn't really have any plans to change its foreign policy to defeat any need for i don't think we're grateful to have anyone in this it's the first and we look at the ports being out of south korea or south korea and the scientists that will defeat satellites for you orbit around us we often cheat and reports say that the machining work done on the galaxy three missile that they watched was for food
use these drones to monitor the demilitarized zone so the south korean border they can also potentially be used to monitor north koreans and north korea's nuclear facilities but we have to remember that north korea is one of many times but its territorial integrity so i think will happen is if south korean drones for example penetrate very airspace this could potentially start a huge conflict and if you look at the results of that latest offering elections the president will let him hey she...
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they are shown south korean films to smooth their cultural integration. they teach defectors the basics of living in a 21st century capitalist society. >> for example, a hamburger. they do not have hamburgers in north korea. we show them what they look like, how they taste, and what they cost here in the south. >> back in his high school, the school principal is urging students to think big. he tells them, "although you are from the north, you can become president or a pop star. you have to live your dreams." >> i have a very simple dream. i just want to sit down with my full family around a table and eat dinner. my grandparents are still in the north. to be with them is my greatest wish. >> they are trying to make a new start in life, but the past is ever-present. the modest dream of seeing her family again seems further from reach than ever before. >> villagers in ecuador have been evacuated as violent explosions continue at a volcano in the middle of the country. >> ecuador's volcano has been spewing ash up to a columnar in the air. scientists say the
they are shown south korean films to smooth their cultural integration. they teach defectors the basics of living in a 21st century capitalist society. >> for example, a hamburger. they do not have hamburgers in north korea. we show them what they look like, how they taste, and what they cost here in the south. >> back in his high school, the school principal is urging students to think big. he tells them, "although you are from the north, you can become president or a pop...
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the south korean official cited increased activity around the tongchang-ri launch site in northwestern north korea. earlier reports said all three stages of the rocket had been assembled. south korea's yonhap news agency quotes a government official as saying the fueling of the rocket could begin on saturday after the storage tank has been filled. chinese travel agencies have been informed that foreign tourists won't be allowed into north korea between the 15th and 20th of this month. analysts say the decision could be linked to events marking the first anniversary of kim jong-il's death on december 17th. >>> in japan, government leaders have ordered self-defense forces to be prepared to shoot down any debris from the rocket. the defense minister passed on that order to sdf commanders. >> translator: the day of the rocket launch, we ordered the sdf to intercept any debris from a north korean rocket. we're preparing in accordance with that order. >> it will fly southwest of okinawa's island. they're deploying surface to air missiles throughout the region. prime minister yoshihiko noda h
the south korean official cited increased activity around the tongchang-ri launch site in northwestern north korea. earlier reports said all three stages of the rocket had been assembled. south korea's yonhap news agency quotes a government official as saying the fueling of the rocket could begin on saturday after the storage tank has been filled. chinese travel agencies have been informed that foreign tourists won't be allowed into north korea between the 15th and 20th of this month. analysts...
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the south korean official cited increased activity around the tongchang-ri launch site in northwestern north korea. earlier reports said all three stages of the rocket had been assembled. south korea's yonhap news agency quotes a government official as saying the fueling of the rocket could begin on saturday after the storage tank has been filled. chinese travel agencies have been informed that foreign tourists won't be allowed into north korea between the 15th and 20th of this month. analysts say the decision could be linked to events marking the first anniversary of kim jong-il's death on december 17th. in japan, government leaders have ordered self-defense forces to be prepared to shoot down any debris from the rocket. the defense minister passed on that order to sdf commanders. >> translator: for the day of the rocket launch, we ordered the sdf to intercept any missile debris from a north korean rocket. we are preparing in accordance our defenses in accordance with that order. >> officials believe it will fly southwest okinawa's main island. they're deploying surface to air missile
the south korean official cited increased activity around the tongchang-ri launch site in northwestern north korea. earlier reports said all three stages of the rocket had been assembled. south korea's yonhap news agency quotes a government official as saying the fueling of the rocket could begin on saturday after the storage tank has been filled. chinese travel agencies have been informed that foreign tourists won't be allowed into north korea between the 15th and 20th of this month. analysts...
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north korea describes it as an observe space satellite, but south korean and washington officials said it is anything but. south korea charged it's really a long-range missile in disguise, and here in washington, asia expert victor cha agrees. >> there should be no doubt in anybody's mind even though they call should a civilian launch it is a ballistic missile test. >> satellite activity shows an increase activity. north korea may be trying to prove that kim jong il's son, one year into his presidency has muscle. any missile test will increase tensions between north korea and the united states. today, the state department called the move "a highly provocative act that threatens peace and security in the region." cha says for good reason. >> if this missile test is successful, it can be the most proximate security threat for the obama administration as they begin their second term. >> reporter: cha says this is a problem president obama cannot afford to ignore. a test could send a missile over u.s. allies, including japan and those in southeast asia, creating a major security risk drawi
north korea describes it as an observe space satellite, but south korean and washington officials said it is anything but. south korea charged it's really a long-range missile in disguise, and here in washington, asia expert victor cha agrees. >> there should be no doubt in anybody's mind even though they call should a civilian launch it is a ballistic missile test. >> satellite activity shows an increase activity. north korea may be trying to prove that kim jong il's son, one year...
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and south korea then of course they recently reached a deal to extend the south's a ballistic missile range making sole capable of hitting any part of the north with that kind of approach achievable this peace on the korean peninsula. go we do have peace on the korean peninsula if you briefly forget about it if you are fortunate military systems. it's no sides interest to have war because if you have war in korea both careers will actually stop for a lot. as long as the regime is stable of north korea and associated pete question i think we should be concerned but there is no immediate danger of a war if you know. ok even then north korea expert fessor ruediger frank joining us from vienna university thank you. russia has strongly criticised america's decision to formally recognize syria's opposition coalition didn't it a violation of international agreements that called for dialogue with rebel alliance has also been officially recognized as the legitimate representative of the country's people by the friends of syria group in morocco as r.t. is going to tell you that explains the opp
and south korea then of course they recently reached a deal to extend the south's a ballistic missile range making sole capable of hitting any part of the north with that kind of approach achievable this peace on the korean peninsula. go we do have peace on the korean peninsula if you briefly forget about it if you are fortunate military systems. it's no sides interest to have war because if you have war in korea both careers will actually stop for a lot. as long as the regime is stable of...
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military had driven over two 14-year-old south korean girls. they were not punished. >> well they went through the proper proceedings. >> and they got away with it. >> it was an accident. >> what should happen, they should go to jail? they are driving through these tiny roads and the kids scurry out from behind a mountain and sorry. >> it was a big thing in south korea at the time. he is harmless. >> and he does his own choreography. >> what drives me nuts is the only reason general mcarthur stayed there is he had an asian lover joe -- jojo or poo-poo. he was soy name mored and the sex was so intense he stayed there. i don't know, i will save this country. and now they worship us. we have to defend them every time they -- >> have i no idea if this is true. >> it is true. look it up. >> andy, i don't even know if you have time right now to figure out if that is true. but in the meantime let's go to bill. i will pretend to care what you think about this story if you actually say something interesting. >> yes. really that angry and actually it is
military had driven over two 14-year-old south korean girls. they were not punished. >> well they went through the proper proceedings. >> and they got away with it. >> it was an accident. >> what should happen, they should go to jail? they are driving through these tiny roads and the kids scurry out from behind a mountain and sorry. >> it was a big thing in south korea at the time. he is harmless. >> and he does his own choreography. >> what drives me...